Jen Welter Case Study

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Jen Welter got a six-week coaching internship with the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, working with linebackers and also becoming a trailblazer in the field. The organization has always been known for hiring minorities for their management positions. Known as Dr. Jen back in Texas, for her Ph.d in psychology, she became the first woman to coach for a men’s professional team last February. She was a linebacker for 14 years, most of which being with the Dallas Diamonds of the Women’s Football Alliance. She has also won two gold medals for the United States at the International Federation of American Football women’s world championships. She has always loved football and has been encouraging girls to follow their dreams, sports-related or otherwise.

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